Space Planner

May 14, 2026 Auto Import

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for space planning, workplace design, and portfolio analytics across GardaWorld business units (Cash, U.S./International Securities, ECAM, Crisis24, BEST, etc.). Supports efficient space utilization, occupancy planning, and workplace strategy while coordinating with Project Managers and external partners. WORK SCHEDULE: Variable days and hours based on each assignment and work activities. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required. On call for emergencies, 24 hours, 7 days a week. TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes, via automobile to most locations. Airline flights as needed. JOB DUTIES: <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Develop test fits, blocking plans, and space layouts for offices, branches, and specialized facilities </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Translate business requirements into efficient, functional space plans aligned with operational needs </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Optimize space utilization, adjacencies, and workflow (including secure areas, and operational zones) </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Support development of workplace standards and space guidelines across the portfolio</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Partner with business units to understand headcount projections, operational needs, and space requirements </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Conduct space needs assessments, occupancy planning, and capacity analysis </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Document detailed program requirements for use by architects and project teams </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Align planning with future growth, consolidation opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Maintain and track space utilization metrics, headcount data, and occupancy ratios </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Analyze portfolio performance to identify opportunities for consolidation, densification, or reconfiguration </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Support scenario planning (e.g., restacks, expansions, relocations) with data-driven insights </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Assist in long-range portfolio planning and capital forecasting</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Coordinate with architects, designers, and project teams (including JLL) to translate test fits into construction drawings </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Review design documents to ensure alignment with approved space plans and operational requirements </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Provide input during design development to maintain efficiency and cost control</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Partner with Project Managers to ensure space plans are executed accurately during construction </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Assist with design-related RFIs, layout adjustments, and field coordination as needed </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Support move planning, seating assignments, and occupancy readiness </li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS: <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.05pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Bachelor's degree in architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Planning or related field </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">5–7+ years of experience in space planning, workplace strategy, or corporate real estate environments </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Experience supporting office, industrial, or operational facilities (experience with security or mission-critical environments is a plus) </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Experience working in multi-site, multi-region portfolios (U.S. and/or Canada preferred</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.05pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Strong knowledge of commercial leasing, building codes, regulations, and safety standards.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.05pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.05pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Proficiency in space planning and design tools (AutoCAD required; Revit, SketchUp, or similar preferred) </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (space utilization tracking, headcount analysis, scenario modeling) </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Experience with space management or IWMS platforms (e.g., Archibus, Tririga, or similar) preferred </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Ability to create test fits, stacking plans, and occupancy diagrams </li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Familiarity with reading and interpreting architectural drawings and construction documents</li> </ul> BENEFITS & COMPENSATION: We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package for full time employees: medical, dental, vision, holiday pay, paid vacation, 401K plan, employee discounts, and much more! 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